Ryan
Kennedy

08.09.17
Strong build with defined, muscular lower half.  Mature presence at 6-foot-1, 183 pounds.  Works down hill with a quick arm at 84-86.  Pounded the zone with a fastball that is straight but plays with angle.  Breaking ball is late and sharp, ready to produce swing and miss at 71-72.  Showed feel for the zone and an ability to expand down.  Change-up is a distant third pitch but works out of the same window as fastball with similar hand speed at 73-76.  Long arm action gets to an over-the-top slot.  Shoulders work level while landing slightly open on his line.  Some effort in the delivery, working to maximize the hand speed. 
Behind the plate, the arm strength translates to pop times ranging 1.95 – 1.99 with a positional velocity of 77 from the crouch.  Short arm action and high-3/4 slot produced true throws with carry through the bag and accuracy.  Right handed hitter uses a leg kick and short stride, while loading the bat head to a vertical position, to produce a quick and strong bat through the zone.  Works for extension with a level swing.  Good rhythm and looseness.  Strong hands are evident.  Exit velocity seemed better on field than the 82 produced in the cages.  Ran a 7.15 sixty.